honestly
playSimple Definition of honestly
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: without cheating or lying : in an honest way
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: in a genuine way : without pretending
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—used to stress that a statement is true
Full Definition of honestly
Examples of honestly in a sentence
Officials counted the votes honestly.
The bank has always dealt honestly with me.
I can honestly say that I have never seen that man before today.
He spoke honestly about the mistakes he had made.
She honestly believes that she has been mistreated.
14th Century
First Known Use of honestly
14th century
HONESTLY Defined for Kids
honestly
playDefinition of honestly for Students
1 : without cheating or lying : in an honest manner <They made their money honestly.>
2 : in a real and sincere way <She was honestly scared.>
3 —used to stress the truth or sincerity of what is being said <Honestly, I don't know how you do it.>
4 —used to show annoyance or disapproval <Is that your excuse? Honestly!>
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